AN: I do not own OUAT or any of its characters.
TW: Smidge of hurt, a drip of angst and maybe a tease or two…
Flipped – Ch8
Emma was beyond angry she was absolutely fucking livid and totally done with the whole bullshit Saviour business. Since arriving in Storybrooke no-one appreciated her efforts at trying to keep the peace or even that she was constantly fighting for everyone`s happy endings despite the personal cost. She hadn`t asked for any of this and she didn`t want it. The title of saviour had been unwillingly bestowed upon her by her son, parents and townsfolk, hell even Madame Mayor had bought into the Saviour hype and the more she thought about the title and its connotations the more she knew she wasn`t the saviour everyone believed her to be, only the complete failure she knew she was.
Her stomach churned, twisting, tying and untying itself into knots until she found herself hunched over dry heaving in the alley behind Granny`s, wiping away the spittle with the back of her hand mind in overdrive Emma muttered incoherent obscenities under her breath as she walked the streets of Storybrooke, unsure of her destination she played and replayed the argument with Snow over and over until her anger evolved into blind rage.
Emma was unable to judge how much time had passed but it had gotten dark at some point although she hardly registered the change except to shiver uncontrollably, the spring days were warm enough for shorts although the nights still needed a thick sweater or a jacket, her thin shirt offering inadequate protection against the elements as she sat knees drawn to chest back and head resting against the hard wood of Henry`s fort
A thrum of anger still simmered beneath the surface although the majority of her ire had dissipated as the hours passed replaced with self-loathing and contempt, the usual un-nervy feeling she hadn`t felt since coming to Storybrooke had returned to her gut and her head was screaming for her to get the hell out of dodge, to throw her duffle into the back of the yellow monstrosity and to move on to the next town forgetting Storybrooke and everyone living in it. Emma`s heart however ached fiercely and was singing quite a different tune, it would be impossible to forget her son, the shaggy brown haired boy who she loved unconditionally or his mother, the infuriating Madame Mayor/Evil Queen/Regina Mills take your pick they were all facets of the same enigma, an attempt at hiding the pain and inner turmoil from those around her but surprisingly somehow in the short period of her transformation into Mr Swan Emma had been allowed a glimpse behind the façade and she wished to remain privy to the little things only she knew about the brunette for evermore.
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Staring out into the darkness droplets of water slowly meandered their way down the pane of the study window, sipping nervously at her apple cider Regina gripped he tumbler too tightly concern for her Saviour causing her knuckles to blanche and the glass to almost shatter.
Where the hell are you, idiot! How dare you put your Queen through this turmoil? Do you not realise that a great many people care for you, that I care for you?
Why would you believe I care, I ran when you asked for honesty? I was honest, too honest and now… For goodness sake I can't lose you
When I love you slipped from her lips Regina had frozen, unable to read the Saviour she had assumed the worst and had fled in a purple plume to her vault, afraid was an understatement, Regina was terrified. Love is weakness. Busying herself within her vaults gloomy depths she finally reigned in her emotions returning to the mansion not an hour later wanting nothing more than to explain her sudden disappearance but finding the mansion empty Regina decided to catch up with work that had been left whilst she patiently waited. And waited. And waited for Emma`s return. That was almost twelve hours ago and repeated calls and texts to the Saviour`s cell had gone ignored and unanswered and now the cell was unobtainable.
Regina`s heart ached fiercely she could not shake the feeling that something was desperately wrong with the Saviour/Sheriff /Ms. Mr Swan take your pick they were all facets of the same enigma, an attempt at hiding the pain and inner turmoil from those around her but surprisingly somehow in the short period of time of Emma`s transformation into Mr Swan Regina had been allowed a glimpse behind the façade and she wished to remain privy to the little things only she knew about the blonde for evermore.
"Emma" Regina breathed
The tumbler slipped from her grasp crashing heavily onto the hardwood floor, disappearing into a purple plume Regina appeared a second later beside Emma who slumped heavily into the brunette. Hyperventilating with shallow breaths Emma shivered constantly, placing the back of her hand to the blonde's forehead her skin felt cold and clammy
"Hold tight"
"C-cold" Emma slurred
Disappearing they materialised in Regina`s bedroom. Not wasting a moment Regina removed the saviour's sodden shirt, jeans and briefs leaving the discarded garments in a heap at the foot of the bed
"R-Regina?"
"I`m here. I am here darling, please try to work with me we have to get you dry and warm" Regina soothed as she towelled the saviour's torso being careful to pat and not massage hands, arms or legs, the fear of causing stress on Emma`s heart and lungs a starting reality.
Pulling back her bed sheets Regina gently manoeuvred the shivering saviour beneath the sheets tucking them tightly around her before retreating to the linen closet in the hall to fetch blankets in which she cocooned the saviour. Unwilling to leave Emma for even a moment Regina called upon her magic materialising a thermometer that she quickly instructed the blonde to place beneath her tongue
"33.8°c I`m calling Dr. Whale"
"N-n-n-no"
"There is a real possibility you have mild hypothermia."
"Hold me" Emma`s desperate plea "I just n-need you"
Regina was sure she had read somewhere that shared body heat was an excellent way to warm those suffering from the effects of cold, quickly disrobing, her clothes for once discarded in a messy heap upon the bedroom floor she climbed into bed beside the saviour who immediately sought out the warmth of the brunette pressing her cold muscular frame into the brunette`s back before wrapping herself completely around Regina, skin against skin holding on for dear life. Olive skin at first puckered into tiny bumps where it came into contact with the cold saviour but as Regina listened to even breathing and with the blonde`s shivers subsiding the brunette`s body radiated enough warmth for two.
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Emma was surprised as she glimpsed Regina standing naked through the condensation streaked door of the en-suite, disbelief turning to arousal as the brunette stepped inside, smiling she pressed herself flush against the saviour her hard nipples pressing into the blonde's muscular chest. Silently Regina`s head tilted her sweet soft lips gracing those of the saviour who`s hands slipped effortlessly around the brunette's waist pulling her closer deepening the kiss. Regina`s arms subconsciously wrapped around the nape of Emma`s neck fingertips stroking the tiny stands of blonde she found there. Unsure of how long they stood under the cascade of water simply caressing exploring one another's mouths Regina`s hands ran the length of the blonde`s strong back, following the contours of her spine she massaged every sinew willing warmth and life back into her saviour.
"You`re trembling"
Admiring warm brown Emma was captivated. Caressing soft olive skin with gentle fingertips Emma traced a path along a perfect figure before talented fingers hesitantly explored Regina`s sex, tentatively dipping into soft velvet for the first time whilst a thumb traced delicate circles across an aroused pearl. Taking Emma within her hand Regina enjoyed the way the blonde grew harder under her ministrations until she was fully erect.
Lifting her left leg Regina wrapped it around the saviour's waist causing the upper surface of Emma`s shaft to slip between her labia and along the length of her sex. Emma`s twitching tip yearning for entrance elicited a contented sigh of pleasure from the brunette. Steadying herself Emma placed her hand under Regina`s thigh as she gently swept brunette strands from an elegant shoulder to place chaste kisses against the column of her delicate neck
"You scared me" Regina breathed into the shell of Emma`s ear
"I`m. An. Idiot" Emma punctuated through caresses
Nose to nose barely touching Emma felt Regina`s warm breath upon her upper lip as she tensed her buttocks gently pushing her hot flesh inside of the brunette stretching her wide open for the first time in years. Gently nibbling Regina`s lower lip Emma kissed her passionately, exploring the brunette`s mouth with her tongue she enjoyed the softness of full lips swallowing Regina`s gasps of pleasure as she continued her shallow strokes easing herself fully inside. Lifting herself easily onto Emma`s muscular frame Regina wrapped her right leg around the blonde's waist locking her ankles behind her back. Placing her free hand under Regina`s thigh Emma carried Regina from the shower, kissing passionately still buried to the hilt deep inside the brunette Emma lowered them onto the bed.
Nestled between smooth soft thighs Emma withdrew, teasing the upper surface of her shaft once again along the length of Regina`s sex she twitched at the brunette's entrance, frustrated Regina pouted and tried to wriggle her way onto Emma who chuckled at the brunettes growing impatience, taking herself within her hand Emma ran her tip along the entirety of Regina`s wet slit rubbing her length gently over a taut nub in steady rhythm.
"Emma. Please"
Spreading Regina`s thighs wider Emma slowly eased herself inside the brunette their eyes flaring wide with wonder at the new sensations coursing through their bodies their eye`s immovable lost completely within the other, lips hovering against lips a mere breath away, hearts in sync threatening to beat from their chests. Lifting up her hips to meet Emma`s thrusts Regina arched her back raking the saviours flanks with sharp nails leaving red trails in their wake, the rhythm of their melded bodies becoming steady and determined. Losing herself within the moment Regina allowed herself to feel the delicious friction that existed between them as she once again wrapped her legs around the saviours back, crossing her ankles she let her saviour dictate their pace. Enjoying every thrust Emma began to ride Regina harder, easing her further and further into ecstasy she coaxed the brunette closer to orgasm with every rotational drive of her pelvis, their breaths coming in shared shallow puffs as intense shared pleasure began to ripple through their bodies. Regina stiffened as Emma appeared to withdraw, pausing, Emma pulsed and twitched just inside the brunette`s entrance before thrusting herself back inside with force, Regina`s walls gripping her tightly, contracting almost throttling the blonde until with one final thrust they both crashed into the abyss together.
Stilling their motion both lay trembling hearts beating wildly, lips still a mere breath away. Rivulets of sweat dampened brunette and blonde alike, bodies shimmering with the residue of perspiration from shared exertion. Eyes yet to leave each other their smiles widened as they basked in the afterglow of the love they had just shared. Lips desperately sought each other as eyes fluttered reluctantly closed, hearts swelling further as another wave of ecstasy crashed through their bodies causing them to tremble together anew.
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Emma awoke in her usual position on her back with her head resting upon her arm located behind it the only thing missing was the warmth of the brunette splayed across her torso, instead she was alone and the bed was cold and empty. Remembering Regina`s disappearance, her fight with her parent's, her attempt at running from the situation and her subsequent return she inhaled deeply her hands cupping her face dragging a path along its length, noticing the sheet that covered her midriff standing tented she cursed her morning glory
"For fuck sake it isn`t even morning and after making love with Regina for hours I`d have… thought… Oh. My. God."
Stretching Emma realised she ached in places she didn`t even know existed, she had no clue of the time but it was still dark outside quickly glancing around she realised she was in Regina`s room but where was the woman in question? Unable to find any clothes this shopping trip is happening nipping into the en-suite Emma wrapped a towel around her waist uncomfortably binding her erection before going on the hunt for Regina. Stopping midway on the stairs Emma saw the light from the study and heard muffled talking coming from within, straining her hearing Emma continued to creep unheard downstairs
"Dr Whale I am fully aware of the time … Yes, I probably should have insisted but you know how stubborn…" A tired sigh escaped the brunette "I want reassurances that I have followed the correct procedure and that being intimate with Emma has not hindered her recovery… Uncharacteristic? It would hardly have been prudent to let the mother of myson freeze to death… Yes, well I understand intimacy isn`t the recommended procedure… That's a relief. Thank you and goodnight"
Replacing the receiver into its cradle Regina poured herself a tumbler of apple cider, entering the study quietly Emma found herself mesmerised by the beauty resting against the mahogany desk, an oversized open white button down shirt allowed for the hint of an ample breast as white lace panties clinging to supple hips accentuated dark olive skin before opening into the apex of smooth slender thighs leading down to shapely calves. Emma inhaled sharply her breath stolen with images of their earlier passionate love making.
"Emma" Regina breathed making no moves to cover her near nakedness, placing her tumbler onto a coaster she rushed to the blonde the back of her hand instinctively rising to her forehead her eyes searching the blondes for any sign of discomfort
"Hey it`s ok. I`m ok, just hella achy but I think that`s more to do with…us" Emma smiled
Regina leaned into the blonde who encircled her tightly within her arms
"What happened. I returned and you weren`t here" Regina determinedly pushed herself away from the saviour putting distance between them "You ran"
"You ran first" Emma countered
"I returned"
"So did I. I`m here"
"Half dead. What if I`d lost you?" Regina chastised her temper flaring the vein in her forehead pulsing threatening to rupture "Did you even think of Henry your idiotic parents or me. Did you even once think of how we would feel if something had happened to you?"
"Blonde. I didn`t think. Sorry"
"You are always sorry Emma. You never think about the consequences of your actions always rushing headlong into dangerous situations playing the saviour but eventually you are going end up hurt or-or worse. You have people who love you and it would devastate us if anything were to happen to you" Regina closed her eyes her hand splayed flat across her heart "I absolutely will not allow it do you hear me Emma, I will not allow it and you will do as I say" Regina raged
"You sound exactly like Snow"
"How dare you compare me to that-that simpleton"
"I will not allow it; do you hear me. I will not allow it." Emma imitated Regina in her most regal tone "What do they do in the Enchanted Forest pull you aside in the castle and teach you controlling behaviour 101?"
Regina pursed her lips
"Yes dear that`s exactly what they do is your Royal blood demanding lessons?"
"Can we please not fight?" Emma sighed "I`m tired of fighting"
"Did you run because…" Regina asked hesitantly looking forlorn towards the saviour who closed the distance between them instantly placing her hands gently upon the brunette`s shoulders
"NO"
"Then what?"
"Snow has issued her decree."
"Her what?"
"Queen Snow has decided that you have cast a curse upon me and I`m no longer able to make my own decisions as I`m merely, and I quote… the Evil Queen`s Enrique Iglesias wannabe sex toy"
Regina giggled placing her hand over Emma`s heart
"She did not?"
"Yup"
"Well dear I would have to say you are more of a Chris Hemsworth" Regina placed a tender chaste kiss onto the saviour's lips "And making love with you was… delicious and quite unlike anything I have ever experienced"
Drawing in a tight breath Emma`s stomach tightened, her hands cupped the brunette face as she placed a gentle kiss to the corner of Regina`s mouth before resting her brow upon that of the brunette
"There`s something else" Emma whispered "Please listen and try not to over react"
"My responses are always proportionate dear however, I promise"
"If I don`t return home…" The word caught in Emma`s throat making her choke, Regina flinched under its weight"If I don`t return to the apartment Snow is threatening to keep Henry from us"
"What! How dare Snow use our son to blackmail you to return." Regina tried to get Emma to return her searching gaze but was unsuccessful "That not all is it?" Regina stepped from the saviour "Tell me. Tell me now or so help me…"
"Snow has threatened to use magic on Henry if I don`t leave you"
"Preposterous, she wouldn`t dare his mothers are the Evil Queen and the Saviour, besides she does not possess magic"
"Blue does and apparently there is…"
"A potion to strip Henry of his love" Regina gripped the edge of her desk to steady herself "This is why you didn`t come home you were going to leave me and return to the apartment to save our son" Regina couldn`t stop her lip from quivering "I can`t lose Henry or you. This is impossible I will end Snow"
"Regina I`m sorry"
Regina took nervous steps backwards her face wrought with anguish her hand clutching her chest as she willed the sobs not to come
I was never worthy of the saviour, you foolish imbecile love is weakness
"I understand Henry is our priority." Regina flopped dejectedly onto the couch "I will always remember our perfect night"
"What? Look at me Regina" Emma begged kneeling before the brunette making almost black reluctantly connect with moist green "I made a mistake when I disappeared and I won`t lie to you I did consider returning to the apartment but I`m here baby, I`m here" Emma caught Regina`s hand placing it against her heaving chest "I promise I`m never going to leave you. I`m choosing you and Henry. We will deal with Snow and this transformation together" Emma smiled "Together baby. I promise always together"
Regina smiled weakly at Emma
"I would like to be alone"
Emma couldn`t stop the look of hurt and confusion crossing her face as she left Regina alone on the couch
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Emma reclined in the sun lounger on the back deck a quilt wrapped tightly around her she watched as the night sky ripened with hues of gold and orange flecking the brightening sky. Placing a delicate hand upon a muscular shoulder Regina startled the blonde opening the quilt the brunette climbed inside sitting side saddle across the saviour's lap. Resting her head against a downy chest Regina listened to the steady beat beneath, drawing the quilt tightly around them Emma held her Queen content to simply exist in this moment, Regina`s eyes drifted closed
"You ran"
"You poofed"
"I came home" they replied in unison
Their lips sought each other both seeking affirmation, the mere touch of Regina`s lips against her own once again made the saviour ache with desire as she throbbed against Regina`s pert buttocks. Breaking their kiss Regina straddled the blonde who pulled the gusset of her delicate white lace panties roughly to the side as Regina guided her inside. Lowering herself onto Emma Regina barely moved, rotating her hips slowly her walls clenched tightly then released around the saviour, her palms resting flat against a downy chest the crescent of half-moons already visible as fingernails dug into the trembling flesh beneath, feeling every beat, every breath. Nibbling her lip Regina arched her back urging the saviour to tighten her buttocks causing a slow and deliberate rock matching her own. Placing one hand on a shapely hip Emma`s free hand acquired a pert breast massaging it`s puckered flesh the saviour's lips sought a taut nipple, nibbling, flicking her tongue across it`s puckered surface before releasing with a gentle pop. Pulling the saviours head back fiercely a gasp escaped the blondes throat brown searching the depths of green, neither stilling their rocking motion that remained deliberate and constant.
"Consider this your first and last warning. Never run from us again"
Emma could only groan her release into Regina`s mouth as the brunette`s lips found hers in a possessive kiss, grinding fiercely taking all of Emma inside her Regina once again trembled and quivered around the saviour milking her as wave after wave washed through them.
Pulling Regina back across her lap Emma wrapped the quit around them, her arms holding the trembling brunette tightly their hearts yet to still there were no words as both were lost to their own thoughts as an uncertain dawn broke.
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AN: Guess I was in the mood for fluff and not sex… sorry.
